KENTUCKY CATALOG 2012-2013 - Empire Beauty School

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coSMEtoloGY coURSE DEScRiPtion
The Cosmetology Program prepares students to secure an entry-level
position in a salon or spa. The program includes theory instruction, a
hands-on workshop and practice on live models and school guests in
a service area that emulates the salon or salon service environment.
We provide a strong foundation of skills and knowledge to successfully
practice cosmetology in order to prepare the students to pass the State
Licensing Examination. This training provides development in personal
and professional habits to create a successful career.
The Cosmetology program is divided into two main levels: The Pre-Salon
and the Student Salon Course Objectives.
PRE-Salon lEvEl
The Pre-Salon level is a comprehensive classroom training phase that
provides the skills and knowledge to perform the basic service procedures.
The focus is on technical skill practices, which help students build their
confidence. This phase includes the necessary training to successfully
transition from the classroom to the Student Salon floor. This phase
includes theory instruction to meet our state board requirements prepare
the student to take and pass the state board examination and for the salon
area.
Pre-Salon level consists of the following skill sets
Haircutting (including utilizing tools and implements)
Hair designing (utilizing the air former, curling iron, rollers, pin curls,
and finger waves)
Hair coloring and lightening
Manicuring with artificial nail application
Skin Care and Make-up
Interpersonal Skills and Marketing
Trichology (the study of the hair and its diseases and disorders)
Permanent Waving, and Chemical Relaxing
Hair Design and Long Hair Design
PRogRaMs
StUDEnt Salon lEvEl
During this phase students receive new skill and technical information
that may include trends and new techniques will be introduced. Students
continue to work on building their speed, accuracy, performance level
and quality of each service process. This customized phase helps students
pinpoint their professional and technical goals to expand their expertise.
During this segment of learning, the educator will provide training options
and suggestions for each student to develop service skills, professional
recommendation knowledge and technical abilities.
Student Salon level consists of the following
Advanced Procedures and Applications of Hair Coloring Services
Advanced Procedures and Applications of Permanent Waving Services
State Laws and State Board Procedures
Advanced Procedures and Applications of Haircutting and Styling
Techniques
Salon Ecology, Electricity, Trichology and Anatomy and Physiology
Advanced Procedures and Applications of the Skin (includes custom
and organic masks and various techniques of make-up applications)
Advanced Procedures and Applications of Long Hair Techniques and
Hair Additions
Management and Job Search (includes how to write a resume,
completing employment applications, compensation methods, and
how to obtain employment)
Salon Experience
In addition, during this level, the students will be finishing and refining
their skills to be in the Student Salon area where they will perform work
on guests or mannequins to demonstrate their ability to execute what
they have learned. In addition to the required classroom hours, the
students are required to have a minimum number of Student Salon units
in each subject. Each service or assignment a student performs in the
Student Salon is recorded on a daily basis. These services/units are part
of the graduation requirements. Students will learn the skills necessary
to recommend hairstyles and hair care products best suited to the needs
of individual customers, thorough analysis of hair type, facial shape, and
hair structure. Mastery of these skills will prepare students to build and
retain long-term hair care customers maximizing income potential in the
cosmetology industry.